WESTON K. SHULTZ
Howe,USA
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Press Operator / Quality Dock Auditor
Lakepark Industries
Shipshewana, Indiana
02.2023 - Current
- Set up and operate printing press to print designs or logos on fabric, paper, cardboard, plastic, metal, glass, or leather items.
- Train new employees in safe operation procedures for printing presses.
- Ensure that all safety regulations are followed while operating machinery.
Senior Team Leader
DENSO MANUFACTURING
Battle Creek, MI
01.2002 - 06.2023
- Company Overview: Denso is a Tier I automotive supplier.
- Currently responsible for Radiator Assembly crew of 33). Prior to this, oversaw Injection Molding (18 Operators, 2002-21).
- Hire workers, develop Assistant Team Leaders, and coordinate with Maintenance to schedule repairs & PM. Responsible for time/attendance, quality assurance, productivity, new equipment training, and maintaining records & reports.
- Drive Continuous Improvement; analyze KPI, identify issues, and develop/deploy strategies for resolution. Lead daily meetings to review & motivate performance.
- Ensure compliance with QS9000 standards, OSHA, and OTD requirements.
- Track productivity & analyze sales; set goals and write 6-month plans.
- Collaborate with customer Quality Specialists to analyze problems & collect data, then work with Engineering & Management to resolve technical issues.
- Evaluate equipment/processes for Repetitive Strain Injury risk; create and coordinate cross-training protocol.
- Denso is a Tier I automotive supplier.
- Consistently achieve corporate production, safety, quality, and delivery goals.
- Awarded opportunity to help launch new plant in Canada. Partnered with Engineering on layout and set up; trained new workers on-site.
- Manage projects that positively impact manufacturing costs & gross margin - capacity increases, changes to injection mold tooling, and other projects.
- Excelled in the Efficient Factory Initiative, a 4-month project to reduce cycle times.
Team Leader, Assembly
DENSO MANUFACTURING
Battle Creek, MI
01.1999 - 01.2002
- Company Overview: Denso is a Tier I automotive supplier.
- Oversaw production in Injection Molding and Radiator Assembly areas, serving as Problem Solver, Information Resource, and Production Support.
- Coordinated with Purchasing, Shipping/Receiving, and other departments to ensure continuous production flow, adequate supply of parts & supplies, and OTD.
- Organized/managed cost-saving and process improvement projects as assigned.
- Denso is a Tier I automotive supplier.
Team Sub Leader
DENSO MANUFACTURING
Battle Creek, MI
01.1995 - 01.1999
- Company Overview: Denso is a Tier I automotive supplier.
- Denso is a Tier I automotive supplier.
Associate Team Leader (Assembly)
DENSO MANUFACTURING
Battle Creek, MI
01.1991 - 01.1995
- Company Overview: Denso is a Tier I automotive supplier.
- Denso is a Tier I automotive supplier.
Quality Inspector
HAULMARK TRAILERS
Elkhart, IN
01.1988 - 01.1991
- Inspected complete units & prepared for shipment. Completed checklists/charts.
- Worked with production/assembly to identify/correct quality issues.
Skills
- Team Building and Coaching
- True North Concepts
- Kaizen Strategies
- Just In Time Inventory - JIT
- Lean Manufacturing Principles
- 5-S Methodology
- QS9000 Standards & OSHA Regulations
- Increasing Safety Awareness
Personal Information
Title: MANUFACTURING MANAGEMENT
Training And Development
- Team Building and Coaching
- True North Concepts
- Kaizen Strategies
- Just In Time Inventory - JIT
- Lean Manufacturing Principles
- 5-S Methodology
- QS9000 Standards & OSHA Regulations
- Increasing Safety Awareness
Timeline
Press Operator / Quality Dock Auditor
Lakepark Industries
02.2023 - Current
Senior Team Leader
DENSO MANUFACTURING
01.2002 - 06.2023
Team Leader, Assembly
DENSO MANUFACTURING
01.1999 - 01.2002
Team Sub Leader
DENSO MANUFACTURING
01.1995 - 01.1999
Associate Team Leader (Assembly)
DENSO MANUFACTURING
01.1991 - 01.1995
Quality Inspector
HAULMARK TRAILERS
01.1988 - 01.1991